Michael Frohnappel, AIA

Managing Partner – Nashville + Director Hospitality and Entertainment

Michael Frohnappel leads the Entertainment and Hospitality practice for Baker Barrios. In his role, he supports external growth opportunities with theme parks, destination resorts, and major branded attractions worldwide. With more than 30 years in the architectural profession, Frohnappel offers invaluable experience in team leadership and project management — particularly in entertainment and attraction venues, comprehensive theme park design, and destination retail, food, and beverage districts.

His experience with globally recognized entertainment corporations including Universal Studios, Merlin Entertainment, The Walt Disney Company, and Hard Rock Café paired with his knowledge and mastery of the industry is unsurpassed in the entertainment architectural profession. Frohnappel is an active member of the American Institute of Architects, NCARB, the Themed Entertainment Association and the International Association of Amusement Parks & Attractions. 

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture
University of Arkansas
E. Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design

Miriam Torres

Shareholder

Starting in 2006, the once-unknown name Parker-Torres Design Inc. has since become synonymous with excellent custom service and quality design. Upon stepping into the role of founding partner of Parker-Torres Design, Ms. Torres brought with her an unrivaled passion for interior design, in addition to her passion for working with people. Her wealth of design experience extends to a broad range of property types and styles, but her forte is in working seamlessly with a project team to make the needs of her clients top priority. In the years since the company’s inception, those clients have included developers, asset managers, brand managers, and owners of some of the world’s most respected and influential hospitality outlets.

Ms. Torres has served as Director of Design for national projects in Boston, New York, California, and Florida, as well as being the Principal Designer on projects in Turkey, Canada, London, and Dubai, UAE. While she is fluent in all idioms of design, she excels in bringing forward the color and light of a property’s native environment.

Ms. Torres’ heart is truly felt in the FF&E Design Selection and Specification phases in the hospitality market. Her affinity for creating her own custom carpet patterns are well-documented, as is her gift for respecting the client’s FF&E budget and parameters of the project-coordination needs.